NEW YORK--April
4, 2012: Acura today held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept
at the New York International Auto Show, providing luxury buyers with a
first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura
RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013.

The RLX Concept employs an extraordinary array of new Acura
technologies, including the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD®system, in
combination with sophisticated styling and smart packaging to deliver an
entirely new level of performance, sophistication and comfort.

Utilizing highly efficient packaging, the RLX Concept delivers the
interior space of a large luxury sedan with the footprint and agility of a
midsize luxury sedan. The RLX Concept's all-new 3.5L direct-injected VTEC®
V-6 engine and Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, with three electric motors,
combine to generate more than 370-horsepower, and are paired with a 7-speed
dual clutch transmission (DCT) and lightweight body to deliver V-8
acceleration with four-cylinder fuel economy--with an
estimated EPA (city/highway/combined) rating of 30/30/30 mpg.

"We have created a true luxury sedan based on our Acura DNA," said
American Honda president & CEO, Tetsuo
Iwamura. "This means achieving advanced performance through
engineering efficiency to create a unique synergy between the vehicle and
its driver. Inside and out, on the open road or city streets, the
sophisticated and elegant Acura RLX will offer a level of connectivity,
comfort and advanced performance demanded by today's luxury buyers."

Acura also announced that the production RLX will be offered in a
310-horsepower, front-wheel-drive version, which will also deliver superior
handling performance through the application of another new Acura
technology-- Precision All Wheel Steer.

Styling-Design

The RLX Concept styling builds on Acura's 'Keen Edge' design motif with
its taut and aerodynamic shape, carefully tailored proportions, and
sophisticated and distinctive detailing. Its athletic stance is accented
by 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and 255/35 R20 high-performance tires.
Dimensionally, the RLX Concept is approximately the same length as the
current RL, but with a two-inch longer wheelbase and two-inch shorter front
overhang. Both the track and vehicle width increase by approximately two
inches.

Acura's exclusive new Jewel Eye LED headlamps debut on the RLX
Concept. The Acura signature Jewel Eye headlamps use a
dual-stacked array with a total of ten separate high-intensity LED lamps,
with ultra-reflective optical lenses and high-gloss trim, to provide
powerful down-the-road illumination while simultaneously giving the RLX a
highly distinctive and bright-eyed look in both daytime and nighttime
conditions.

Body and Chassis

Through engineering efficiency, including substantial use of
high-strength steel and aluminum, the RLX Concept achieves an ultra-rigid
and light body design, with the front wheel drive version to weigh in at
well under 4,000 pounds. An all-new double wishbone front suspension,
multi-link rear suspension, Amplitude Reactive Dampers and electronic power
steering with a variable gear ratio team to provide the foundation for the
RLX's precise and intuitive handling control -- termed by
Acura as "Inomama" or "at the will of the driver."

Front-wheel-drive versions of RLX will utilize Acura's all-new Precision
All Wheel Steer system. This system provides for independent
control of the steering (toe) angle of the right and left rear wheels by
utilizing electrically controlled actuators. Precision All Wheel
Steer works in tandem with Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) and Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) steering to deliver an extraordinary
level of cornering control and steering precision.

All-wheel-drive RLX models add even more handling performance with
Acura's highly advanced Sport-Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super-Handling All-Wheel
Drive), recently introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto
Show on the NSX Concept. The performance hybrid system utilizes a
front-mounted electric motor, located within the dual clutch transmission,
and a unique dual electric motor drive unit with a bilateral torque
adjustable control system to instantly generate negative or positive torque
to the rear wheels during cornering. This provides a new level of agility
and confidence to create an "on-the-rails-cornering" experience.

Safety

The Acura RLX will offer an extensive array of passive and active safety
features. These include a Collision Mitigation Braking System and
the first application of Acura's Lane Keep Assist System. In addition,
Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning will be offered as
standard equipment on the RLX.

Passive safety features will include front, side and side-curtain
airbags for the driver and front passenger, and a driver's knee airbag. The
RLX also incorporates the second generation of Acura's Advanced
Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, with
reinforced front frame members for further enhanced frontal crash energy
management. The RLX is expected to achieve a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score
from NHTSA and TOP SAFETY PICK status from IIHS.

The RLX will also feature the first application of the next-generation
AcuraLink® Communication System, which incorporates built-in two-way
cellular communication to deliver an array of new convenience features,
including airbag deployment notification, stolen vehicle tracking, remote
locking and unlocking, security alarm notification and concierge
service.

The RLX also will be available with Acura Navigation System with Voice
Recognition. This innovative system offers the driver a wide range
of search options including Bing search functionality and the
option for an AcuraLink® concierge to send a destination to the vehicle's
navigation system. In addition, the RLX navigation system will feature
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic for both highways and surface
streets.

Acura Brand

With a focus on 'human-centered synergy,' Acura is embarking on its next
25 years as a pioneering and innovative performance-luxury nameplate and is
undertaking an aggressive revitalization of its Acura product and
technology portfolio.

The RLX Concept is Acura's fourth new model debut since January 2012, when Acura took the wraps off its
redesigned RDX Protoype crossover SUV, all-new Acura ILX Concept sedan, and
next-generation Acura NSX Concept supercar, at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit.

Following the introduction of the production versions of the more
powerful and fuel-efficient 2013 RDX in March, and the all-new 2013 Acura
ILX and ILX Hybrid sedans in May, the production RLX will launch in early
2013. The next-generation Acura NSX, being developed by Honda R&D Americas
in the U.S., will be produced in Ohio
using domestically and globally sourced parts and launched within the next
three years.

Acura is projecting an annual sales volume of 180,000 vehicles for the
brand in 2012, which would represent a nearly 50 percent increase over 2011
sales results.

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